Checkout this month’s events

THAT’S Entertainment!

Show Me Shorts

Now – October 28, selected cinemas nationwide & online via showmeshorts.co.nz

Who watches short shorts? We do! Proofthat amazingstories can come from short films, this festival includes everythingfrom the comically ridiculous to the seriously sublime. Please note that even ifrestrictions prevent films from beingscreened in cinemas, online screenings will still go ahead. For a full programme visit www.showmeshorts.co.nz. October 10-18, various locations, Auckland From its city centre to the suburbs, Auckland is about to showcase the workofa wide range ofartists duringthis annual festival. Galleries and other venues will join forces to celebrate creativity in many forms. For more information, includinga full programme ofevents, visit www. artweekauckland.co.nz.

Drury Mini Pipe Band Contest & Papakura Pipe Band’s Ceilidh

October 10, 12-5pm, Murphy’s Law Irish Bar, 200 Great South Road, Drury, and October 17, from 7pm, Karaka War Memorial Hall, 319 Linwood Road, Karaka

The devil may have gone down to Georgia but he’s not much ofa piper anyway. Meantime, top Kiwi pipers will battle it out down in Drury to determine who’s ‘the best there’s ever been’. Also, check out Papakura Pipe Band’s Ceilidh on October 17, which was originally scheduled for August. See www.papakurapipeband.co.nz or www.

Artweek Auckland

facebook.com/papakurapipeband for details ofboth ofthese events.

Greedy Cat

October 13-16, Mangere Arts Centre, Cnr Bader Dr and Orly Ave, Mangere & November 3-5, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Gt Sth Rd, Manukau

Adults may have fond ‘memories’ ofpeople dressed as felines on stage but, thanks to this show, children can too! Based on books by renowned children’s author, Joy Cowley, this stage adaptation follows the adventures ofa curious cat and his quirky friends. See www.timbrayproductions.org.nz/greedy-cat for details.

Aucklanders from the South side have plenty of options when it comes to entertainment, whether in our region, nearby or online. SOUTH has prepared this quick guide of our picks of what’s to see and do this month.

PLEASE NOTE: Information regarding times & dates of these events was correct at the time this issue went to print. However, due to the pandemic, events may be postponed or cancelled. In some cases, tickets may be limited or social distancing measures employed as appropriate. Readers are advised to check events online for updates.

E-event

The Great Auckland Duck Race

October 18, 10-11am, www.theaucklandduckrace.com or www.facebook.com/GreatAKLDDuckRace

Duckingfor cover as we shelter from rain, may have been a common enough practice in 2020 but it can’t hold a good race back! This year this fun-filled fundraiser will be shown online as ducks (ordered in advance) will be shown racingdown the rapids at Vector Wero Whitewater Park, Manukau.

Franklin Film Festival

October 15-18, Franklin Arts Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe Franklin is on a... roll! Followingon from this year’s Pop Up Art Show (closes Oct 8), the Franklin Arts Centre is offeringa ‘moving’ experience with films expected to be a ‘cut’ above! Further information accessible via www.facebook.com/FranklinArtsCentre.

Franklin Arts Trail

October 24-26 (Labour Weekend), various locations

This annual event showcases a wide range ofartworkat studios and galleries throughout the Franklin region –from Maraetai and Clevedon to Tuakau and the Awhitu Peninsula –with demonstrations and workshops also on offer at some stops. For details visit www. franklinartstrail.co.nz, and for a sneakpeekat some ofthe artists/

stops involved, see pages 18-19.

Franklin Home & Lifestyle Expo

October 31 – November 1, PIA Events Centre, 57 Ward St, Pukekohe

Alocal favourite, the Franklin Home & Lifestyle Expo is not just any ordinary home show, it’s a broader celebration oflife and community in our region. After beingpostponed earlier this year, it’s now high time we kicked up our heels. See www.franklinexpo.co.nz for more information.